The deadlines for the College of Education’s summer study abroad programs are fast approaching!
The last day to submit an application for Brighton, England; Heredia, Costa Rica; and Dublin, Ireland is February 1. For students interested in Alcala de Henares, Spain; Asahikawa, Japan; or Taipei, Taiwan, the deadline is March 1. Senior education majors who would like to student teach overseas must apply for the fall 2016 program in Eastbourne, England by March 15. Not all programs require applicants to be College of Education students or enrolled in an education major to be eligible for consideration. Additional College of Education study abroad opportunities are available.
Students visit Stonehenge and additional historical locations while studying in England.
Brighton, England
This three-week study abroad program at the University of Brighton is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in being introduced to the British education system.
- Information session: Tuesday, January 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m., DeGarmo Hall 209
- Application deadline: March 1
- Program contact: Erin Mikulec
Alcala de Henares, Spain
Cultural trips, coursework, and school observations are included in the Spain program.
A four-week summer study abroad program, this one at the Universidad of Alcala, includes cultural trips, unique coursework, and school visits. Open to all education majors.
- Information session: Thursday, January 28, 5-6 p.m., DeGarmo Hall 206
- Application deadline: March 1
- Program contacts: Elizabeth Skinner and Maria Luisa Zamudio
Heredia, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a brand-new study abroad option for Illinois State students.
For the first time, Illinois State is offering a 15-day summer program that takes place at the Universidad de Costa Rica. Students are on campus for language and cultural classes, will visit seven diverse school settings, and explore Costa Rica through several field trips.
- Application deadline: February 1
- Program contact: Sharon Doubet
Dublin, Ireland
College of Education students pose during their visit to Ireland.
This four-week study abroad program has a focus on special education in Ireland, including low vision and blindness. The diverse school visits and historical trips across the country add up to 6 credit hours for students, who live in apartments in the CEA Global Campus.
- Application deadline: February 1
- Program contacts: Olaya Landa-Vialard and Carrie Anna Courtad
Asahikawa, Japan
Asahikawa, Japan
Undergraduate and graduate students spend four weeks at Hokkaido University of Education in this Asahikawa-based program. While living with host families who live in the Daisetsu Mountains region, students can earn up to six credit hours. The trip includes observations at Japanese schools and visits to cultural centers.
- Application deadline: March 1
- Program contact: Lydia Kyei-Blankson
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
This four-week program takes place in from mid-late May through June. Undergraduate students will get involved in intercultural dialogues, visit Taiwanese schools, and be immersed in the cultural, social, and political aspects of the host country.
- Application deadline: March 1
- Program contact: Miranda Lin
Eastbourne, England
Students take a trip to the coast during their study abroad student teaching adventure in Eastbourne, England.
This fall student teaching option is available to undergraduate education majors who are eligible for student teaching. Students spend nine weeks of their experience at the University of Brighton in Eastbourne, England and earn up to six credit hours. Students will stay with host families. Eastbourne is approximately 125 miles from London and very close to the seaside.
- Application deadline: March 15
- Program contacts: Jill Donnel and Richard Hughes
